Bill · H.R. 6197· House(119-HR-6197)
Health Tech Investment Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- John Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Health Tech Investment Act aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act regarding Medicare payments. It specifically targets the payment of algorithm-based healthcare services. The bill directs the Secretary to ensure these services are assigned to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on manufacturer-submitted costs. It also establishes rules for adjusting these classifications and sets criteria for service eligibility. Additionally, the act seeks to codify payment policies for software as a service.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5
The bill ensures appropriate payment for algorithm-based healthcare services by allowing manufacturers to submit specific costs including subscriptions and clinical staff.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill improves the Medicare system by ensuring better coverage and payment for new algorithm-based healthcare technologies used by seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
Improving the payment structures for new healthcare technologies under Medicare benefits the coverage available to retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensuring appropriate payment for new technology: The Secretary is required to assign algorithm-based healthcare services to a new technology ambulatory payment classification based on specific costs submitted by the manufacturer, including invoice prices, subscription-s, and clinical staff costs (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Protection of service classification: The bill prevents the Secretary from removing a service from its new technology classification until adequate claims data exists, and no sooner than 5 years of payment history (Section 2(a)(1)(H)(i)(III)).
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Expanded eligibility for algorithm-based services: The Secretary is directed to adjust the application process and criteria so that services that are distinct from or adjunctive to an underlying service can meet eligibility requirements (Section 2(a)(1)(H)(ii)).
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Codification of software payments: The bill codifies the hospital outpatient prospective payment system payment for software as a service (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia